We often hear about the importance of physical exercise for long-term health, but mental exercise matters too.

Researchers at University of Tsukuba examined how dog ownership and exercise self-efficacy affected physical activity among ...

A recent research review shows that exercise may be nearly as effective as therapy in managing depression. However, experts ...

Regular exercise supports immune health by improving the circulation of your immune cells and reducing inflammation, but overtraining may weaken defenses.

Regular exercise can ease depression as much as talk therapy and medication, a review finds — but it's not sufficient on its ...

Don't love the gym? Neither does exercise scientist Ryan Montalvo. But he goes anyway. While any workout can seem daunting, the physical stress of exercise often affords long-term benefits. One ...

Not exercising enough can cause weight gain, lower energy levels, and increased risk of disease. Learn more about the ...

He and his colleagues have found that even five- to 10-minute bursts of an exercise with an intensity like running, and as ...

Exercise offers moderate symptom relief for depression on par with standard treatments, though long-term effects remain ...

A large review of studies suggests that exercise can ease depression about as effectively as psychological therapy. Compared ...

A few extra minutes of sleep per night, plus a few more vegetables or grains and a little bit more exercise per day, can go a ...